Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Feb 18, 1997

Ended

1 Season

2 Episodes

Documentary

8.0/ 10

9 votes

Overview

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

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Miniseries

1997

2 Episodes

Media

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Cast & Crew

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Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Isaac

Crew

Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Director

Directing

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

Writing

Details

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Original Language

en

Networks

PBS

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